October is Vegetarian Month. Feast on the best vegetarian cuisine in the metro at these area restaurants that support local farmers and growers.
Cafe Gratitude 333 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 816.474.5683. This casual vegan restaurant serves a 100 percent organic and plant-based menu. They are open Monday through Friday 11:00-10:00, Saturday 10:00-10:00 and Sunday 10:00-9:00.
Eden Alley Vegetarian Café 707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, MO, 816.561.5415. Located on the Country Club Plaza, this vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free restaurant dishes up delicious salads, soups, burritos, sandwiches and cakes with organic, local ingredients.
FÜD 813 W. 17th St., Kansas City, MO, 816.785.3454. FÜD (pronounced fōōd) is a restaurant in the Westside focusing on organic, local, all-vegan food.
Mud 1615 W. 39th St., Kansas City, MO, 816.960.4584. Kansas City’s only all-vegan bakery and coffeehouse is a hip venue to enjoy fresh baked pastries, coffee and tea. The bakery also serves delicious treats for gluten-free, soy-free and diabetic customers
Succotash 2601 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO, 816.421.2807. Succotash is not exclusively vegetarian, but it is very vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, with an extensive menu of fresh juices, sandwiches and creative dishes made with local and organic foods.